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Use Of A Sweet Protein For Ehancing The Sweet Taste And/Or Sweet Quality - EP3915397

The patent EP3915397 was granted to Brain on Nov 20, 2024. The application was originally filed on May 25, 2020 under application number EP20176313A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3915397

BRAIN
Application Number
EP20176313A
Filing Date
May 25, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 18, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 20, 2024
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